This event offers a daylong immersion in all things guitar and includes concerts, workshops, demonstrations, and more.

Schedule

10–11 a.m. | Visiting students performance

11:15–12 p.m. | Master class with Ben Verdery

12:15–1 p.m. | Presentation: Approaches to Teaching Guitar
Adam Levin of the Kithara Project, Chris Mallet of the California Conservatory, and Jiji Kim of Arizona State University discuss their programs and their approaches to teaching guitar

1:30–2:30 p.m. | Innovative Duos performance
Party of One: Liz Faure, guitar, and Jess Tsang, percussion
Duo Noire: Thomas Flippin, guitar, and Christopher Mallett, guitar

3–3:45 p.m. | Presentation: Why the Music of Jimi Hendrix Matters to Me
Ben Verdery on how the music of Jimi Hendrix has influenced his own playing and writing

4–4:45 p.m. | TBD

5 p.m. | Performances
Jiyeon Kim (JIJI), guitar
The Great Necks Guitar Trio: Scott Borg, Adam Levin, and Matthew Rohde, guitars

7:30 p.m. | David Russell, featured artist
World-renowned artist and Grammy winner David Russell performs